Summer transfer rumours, speculation and out-and-out b*ll*cks.

[D.boy]

Why do we have to drag in dross benchwarmers when we have a rook of quality kids coming through who need experience. 
Most of these youngsters should have gained more playing time under MoN, instead they were sidelined to accommodate overpaid wasters.

Nail on head.

[D.boy]

Eh, what happened there!

[bertlambshank]

reo-coker has flown to america to sign for bolton according to reports.

He's been badly advised by his agent again, there. A drive up the M6 and the M62 would have got him there quicker.snigger.

[Dante Lavelli]

Where has NRC been training?
If the Bolton thing never materialises then we should let him train with us.
It'd make us look good and maybe make NRC adjust his wage demands.

With regard to NRC, did it ever get discussed/resolved about the Cuellar tweet along the lines of "NRC wished me a slow and painful death, that's the sort of nan he is"?

[LeeB]

Where has NRC been training?
If the Bolton thing never materialises then we should let him train with us.
It'd make us look good and maybe make NRC adjust his wage demands.

With regard to NRC, did it ever get discussed/resolved about the Cuellar tweet along the lines of "NRC wished me a slow and painful death, that's the sort of nan he is"?

It was from the real Nigel Reo-Coker to a fake twitter account set up as him. Via Carlos Cuellar.

If that makes any sense at all.

[Rick_avfc]

With regard to NRC, did it ever get discussed/resolved about the Cuellar tweet along the lines of "NRC wished me a slow and painful death, that's the sort of nan he is"?

When did he tweet that?

[Dante Lavelli]

This is one of those podcast/video things I can't access from work, anyone care to post a summary?

http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2011/07/21/villa-view-aston-villa-prepared-to-play-waiting-game-for-n-zogbia-but-more-cash-may-be-made-available-in-for-transfer-fund-97319-29097344/

In particular, it's supposed to make reference to:-
    * Shay Given hopes for a long and prosperous career at Villa Park
    * Paul Faulkner prepared to play the waiting game in bid to secure Charles N'Zogbia's signature
    * The funds Aston Villa are prepared to free up to bring in extra players
    * A look forward to Alex McLeish's first games in charge as Villa take on Walsall and Blackburn

Just watched most if it. It is basically that Kendrick fella repeating what he has said before.

- villa think they're the only club in for Nzog
- Nzog was told that he could leave for £9m so they're playing hard ball.
- possibly a few more million available (£2.5 for Bradley + 2m Cuellar)
- he was right that he predicted a strong team at Blackburn

Kendrick couldn't come across as more of a stereotype tabloid journalist if he tried. He looks like he needs a good wash and some clothes that fit him.

[N'ZMAV]

I thought Reo-Coker was ok, nothing more, nothing less. Does he deserve a longer deal on a higher wage? No. Forget him.

[Dante Lavelli]

Where has NRC been training?
If the Bolton thing never materialises then we should let him train with us.
It'd make us look good and maybe make NRC adjust his wage demands.

With regard to NRC, did it ever get discussed/resolved about the Cuellar tweet along the lines of "NRC wished me a slow and painful death, that's the sort of nan he is"?

It was from the real Nigel Reo-Coker to a fake twitter account set up as him. Via Carlos Cuellar.

If that makes any sense at all.

It took me a few reads but yes, the penny has dropped. So NRC annoyed that someone is pretending to be him. With added Cuellar retweets.

[UsualSuspect]

Nzog was told that he could leave for £9m so they're playing hard ball.
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Nzog said he was told he could leave for 9 million. Verbally so there is no record. Conveniently.

[eastie]

interesting if not bizarre slant in this article from clubcall.com

Villa boss Alex McLeish has issued Wigan star Charles N'Zogbia with an ultimatum amid reports he is waiting for Sunderland to bid.

McLeish has told the French star to take their offer or leave it as he grows impatient with the winger who he had trouble with when he tried to sign him for Birmingham last summer.
Villa want N'Zogbia to join before the club jet out to Hong Kong for their pre-season tour on Saturday but, despite reports claiming a £10m deal has been struck with Wigan, the player is holding out for another club.
That club is believed to be Sunderland, where N'Zogbia could potentially link up with his ex-Wigan boss Steve Bruce, but the Black Cats have not tabled an offer yet.
McLeish is hoping he can tie down the Frenchman before he and his new squad leave the country but Villa are unwilling to increase their offer of £50,000-a-week.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I thought Reo-Coker was ok, nothing more, nothing less. Does he deserve a longer deal on a higher wage? No. Forget him.

I couldn't agree more. I really don't understand all the fuss over him.

[BedsVillain]

Whelan on SSN....again! Said N'Zogbia not gone to Austria with rest of team. Few days off for training so hard was Whelan's excuse! He can go for £10m, there are other Prem teams interested!

[BedsVillain]

reo-coker has flown to america to sign for bolton according to reports.

He's been badly advised by his agent again, there. A drive up the M6 and the M62 would have got him there quicker.

Maybe he got fat finger syndrome when typing his destination into the sat-nav and was half way to Boston before he realised he still wasn't going to end up at one of Europes elite clubs...

Message to NRC: Your agent is making you look like a bellend **end of message**

[JUAN PABLO]

I thought Reo-Coker was ok, nothing more, nothing less. Does he deserve a longer deal on a higher wage? No. Forget him.

I couldn't agree more. I really don't understand all the fuss over him.

me too